Feeling overwhelmed? Print out our helpful
checklist to organize your thoughts!
1. Preparation
☐ Decide on timing to sell
☐ Meet with agent to review pricing strategy and market conditions
☐ Gather important documents (deed, tax records, HOA info, etc.)
☐ Complete any agreed-upon repairs
☐ Clean, declutter, and depersonalize home to prepare for showings
☐ Consider optional staging or rearranging furniture as recommended
2. Listing and Marketing
☐ Approve listing price and marketing strategy with agent
☐ Provide access to home for professional photography/virtual tour
☐ Review and approve listing description and marketing materials before publication
3. Showings
☐ Maintain clean and presentable home during listing period
☐ Secure or remove valuables and personal items
☐ Ensure home is accessible for showings as scheduled
☐ Keep lights on/home ventilated as appropriate for showings
4. Offers and Negotiation
☐ Review all offers with your agent
☐ Decide on counteroffers or accept/reject terms
☐ Negotiate price, repairs, credits, and timelines as needed
☐ Sign purchase agreement once offer is accepted
5. Under Contract (Escrow Period)
☐ Provide access for inspections and appraisal
☐ Approve or negotiate repair requests or credits
☐ Complete any agreed-upon repairs
☐ Provide requested documents for title/escrow process
6. Closing
☐ Review and sign closing documents
☐ Coordinate payoff of mortgage or liens (through escrow)
☐ Leave keys, garage remotes, manuals, warranties for buyer
☐ Schedule utility cancellations or transfers effective after closing
☐ Set up mail forwarding
7. Post-Sale
☐ Keep closing documents for tax records
☐ Update address with banks, subscriptions, insurance, and other accounts
☐ Celebrate your successful sale!
